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Disability and Parasport
Over 13,000 people in Guernsey have a disability. That's 1 in 5.
approx 950 are under 16
approx 2,500 are under 24
approx 3,700 are under 34
The UN Convention on the Rights of people with Disabilities uses the following definition of disability:
“Individuals with long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.”
Impairment – a specific reduction in the body structure or function.
Barriers – Something that stops or prevents an individual participating or developing in sport (social/ attitudinal/ environmental).
Disability – the interaction between impairment and barriers.
Impairment + Barriers = Disability
We believe that everyone in Guernsey should have the opportunity and support to participate, compete and fulfil their potential in sport no matter what their background, age, or level of ability in a safe and supportive environment.
Sport must be an environment where individuals feel:
Welcome
Represented
Valued
Able to participate
Safe
Not only must sport be available to all, but Guernsey must also offer a broad range of sport options catering for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, in the most appropriate manner possible.
Terminology
Parasport |
Is high performance sport which is adapted for individuals with a physical and/or learning impairment. These sports run parallel to mainstream sports but are adapted to create a level playing field.